Often times in our lives we come across people who are there to help us in our life journey. Other times we come across those who want to destroy our path or detour us from it. These people come in all forms, but by no means are they purposely painful or unnecessary. They're there for a reason, be that to teach us something about ourselves or warn us about whom or what we could become if we're not careful. People in general are not purposely evil, they're different versions of life. We all try to live up to the best versions of ourselves. You don't have to agree with those who cross your path. You don't even have to like them and if in good conscience you can't agree with them or associate yourself with their character, have the understanding that people are going to be who they are and there are going to be times where you can't change that. Have a heart of understanding because without understanding there can be no mercy, without mercy there can be no forgiveness. And without forgiveness how do ever expect to grow?"